New uses for grocery bags round
If i hadn't been searching for alternate uses for grocery bags, i wouldn't have readily realized that this coaster was made from plastic sacks.To achieve this raffialike texture, grocery bags are cut into strips and knotted together to create a type of yarn. (And there's even a special name for the stuff:Plarn. )
Crafters who work with plarn say that the thinner the bag, the better your results.Also, cut off the"Tails"Of the knots between strips, which will let you crochet smoothly.Once you've made the plarn, crochet a granny square to create coasters that are completely aokay to leave outdoors all season.
It's such a small complaint, but i really hate having to pay for a separate pillow insert when i buy pillow covers.And outdoor pillow inserts tend to be pricier than the standard size.Instead, stuff the new covers with plastic grocery bags.
Instead of stuffing your accumulated grocery bags into yet another bag, awaiting an occasion where you'll need to suddenly employ dozens of plastic sacks at once, use them to fill an outdoor pillow cover.Here's my rationale:Right now there are so many cute outdoor pillow covers on the market, which only fit the specialtysized inserts sold separately(Of course).
Plus, traditional inserts are made out of(And stuffed with)Cotton, which can attract all sorts of bugs if there's a hole in the cover.So by stuffing the cover with grocery bags, you'll save at least $20 per pillow and keep your lounging spot bugfree.It's a winwin.
Day 3:Bowls, cups and planters
To create watertight(And pretty indestructible)Bowls, cups and planters, mold layers of plastic grocery bags around the object, then blast with a heat gun.Not as scary as it sounds, we promise.
Grocery bags can be sewn into bags and folded into flowers, but did you ever think you could make a bowl out of the plastic sacks?Sarah and liane of supercyclers discovered that it's possible to create watertight bowls, cups and planters by gently heating grocery bags over objects.To do so, you'll need a heat gun, which is pretty easy to find at your local hardware store.
The ladies just have a word of caution before you get started: "There is a degree of plastic bag fumage, the worst lowest possible grade on the petrochemical chain, but you should never see actual smoke as you work.Wear a good quality respiratory face mask at all times and even [safety] glasses. "
Gloves are also recommended, as you'll be able to really mold the grocery bags around the bowl or cup without worry.For complete instructions, visit the supercyclers blog.
Faux flowers get a bad rap, but i think the key to using them in your home is to choose styles that are inspired by blooms rather than literal interpretations.These lightasair poppies made from plastic grocery bags definitely fits the bill.Made by blogger elizabeth abernathy, the plastic flowers start with fused grocery bag"Fabric. " (We covered how to make the durable material in yesterday's random recast project. )
After fusing the grocery bags, elizabeth cut out abstract petal shapes from the material.Then, she stacked the petals and secured the layers in the center with a pretty pin.
Though this method is very easy, there's another way to create ethereal flowers from plastic grocery bags.Simply cut the bag into rectangles of equal sizes, layer one on top of another then accordionfold the stack together.Cinch the stack in the center with a twisttie, then shape the ends into petal shapes with scissors.Unfold each petal to create a full peonylike flower.For more detailed instructions, check out nuno magazine's tutorial. (Psst, the mag was created by elizabeth! )
Layers of grocery bags sewn together create this utilitarianchic messenger tote.For a less quilted look, you can also bond the bags together with an iron to create a thin"Fabric"That will resist tearing and staining.
When is a plastic grocery bag not a plastic grocery bag?When it's used to create a useful(And incredibly sturdy)Messenger bag.It's made by quilting together a bunch of plastic grocery bags together.Because you'll need about 17 plastic bags, this is a great time to clear that stash you've hoarded for future use.To get the full instructions, check out readymade's tutorial.
Another way to repurpose plastic grocery bags for sewing is to fuse them together to create a durable fabric.Just sandwich 4 grocery bags between parchment paper, then smooth with an iron to bond them. (This works best if you trim away the grocery bag handles. )For a full tutorial, visit modcloth's
Ralph Lauren Outlet post on bonding grocery bags.
DIY Wedding Favors Are Back in Style
If you are afraid of making your own diy wedding favors because you think that people will think that you are being cheap, then think again.They will think that you are being creative and thoughtful instead, and that you are giving them a gift that you want them to keep.Something that is handmade is always cherished much more than something that is bought, no matter how much it costs.
What kinds of favors are there?
Depending on the type of wedding that you are having and the number of guests that will be there, you should try to keep your wedding favors as simple to make as possible.Also, you may want to
Pandora Charms UK incorporate the making of your wedding favors with some other wedding event, such as a meeting of the bridesmaids, or when the families all come together before the wedding.
Having more than just the couple get involved in the making of the diy wedding favors is really fun because then everyone will have their own personal story to tell about when they made them.
Many people choose to make small favor boxes that may contain a variety of items such as candy, soaps, confetti, or even a note.You can also buy small trinkets that remind people of the couple that will fit right into any small box or bag.
How elaborate should these be?
If you don't want to be supercreative and do something like make handmade candles or soap, then you can always buy small bags and boxes and fill them with small items that you buy.There is no hard and fast rule about what needs to go in these items, and you can be creative, funny, serious, or romantic.It is really all up to you.
If you were to talk to your wedding consultant about wedding favors, they might tell you to set aside anywhere from $20 to $50 per guest, but in these times, that is ridiculous.
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